Answers to readings

Sure! Here’s a summary of the key points from the videos on college study skills:

### Video #1: How to Take Notes: The Cornell Method
1. **Who developed the Cornell Method of notetaking?**
- Walter Pauk.

2. **How many sections must you divide your paper into?**
- Three sections: a note-taking area, a cue column, and a summary section.

3. **In which section do you take your class notes?**
- In the main note-taking area.

4. **In which section do you write your cues?**
- In the cue column.

5. **What is the bottom section of the paper used for?**
- To summarize the notes.

6. **When do you fill in the last two sections?**
- After class.

7. **Should you write down what your professor says, word for word?**
- No, focus on main ideas and concepts.

8. **Does the Cornell Method recommend that you re-read your notes after class?**
- Yes.

9. **Does this method recommend that you check your notes against those of a friend?**
- Yes, to enhance understanding.

10. **What purpose do the “cues” serve?**
- They help trigger memory and guide review.

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### Video #2: How to Manage Burnout: The Pomodoro Technique
1. **What does Pomodoro mean in Italian?**
- Tomato.

2. **Who developed the Pomodoro technique?**
- Francesco Cirillo.

3. **How long can most of us stay focused on a task?**
- About 25-30 minutes.